Christ the King

Above is the largest mosiac of Christ in the world. It is called "Christ in Majesty" and is in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Thanksgiving Transportation

Students in Religious Formation and those attending the school

have been collecting items for out Thanksgiving meals.

Yesterday morning, on their way to Mass, students

carried these items to the Social Level of the church.

On Sunday these items will be seperated into 350 boxes.

Monday evening these boxes will be delivered to families in need.

We are still in need of some delivery people

on Monday at 5:00 and/or 6:30 p.m.

If you can help, please call Linda Gries at 339-7058

Turkey Bingo

Friday was Turkey Bingo.

It was a chance for our parish family to gather and play.

Thank you to everyone who was part of the excitement.

Spirit of St. Columbkille

Anna Sortino, Mary Pechar & Gina Urbanski

Charles & Jean Caskey.

The Spirit of St. Columbkille is given annually to two families or groups of people who represent the characteristics of quiet discipleship that are a model for the rest of us. The awards will be presented by Fr. Damian at Columb's Ceili on Saturday March 6th at the Embassy Suites.

Congratulations to those selected!!

Fontenelle Forest

Last week our preschoolers took a field trip to Fontenelle Forest.

We rode the bus,

explored the outdoors

and learned about forest animals.

We are grateful for God’s gift of nature!

Coverboy

Parishioner and Seminarian John Norman is on the cover

of the "Archdiocese of Omaha 2010 Directory."

Archbishop Lucas is also pictured.

US Bishop's Conference

Archbishop Lucas is already in Baltimore for some committee meetings before the full Bishop's Conference Monday through Wednesday.

The USCCB Web page will post document, vote tallies and link to live streaming at http://www.usccb.org/meetings/2009Fall.The USCCB Office of Media Relations will provide Web coverage of the meeting via Twitter (www.twitter.com/usccbmedia) on Facebook (www.facebook.com/usccb) and on the USCCB Media Blog (http://usccbmedia.blogspot.com/). The Twitter handle will provide updates of the meeting’s proceedings in real time, while the blog and Facebook posts will include longer reports and photos.

Cyberbullying Resources

On Tuesday November 3rd we were fortunate to have Jessica Gall from the Anti-Defamation League speak to parents and educators about cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is different than regular bullying because it is 24/7, there is more anonymity which intensifies the cruelty and the bullying is open to anyone who has electronic access.

If you would like more information on cyberbullying, here are some
resourses:
www.cyberbullying.us
www.isafe.org
www.adl.org
www.cyberbully411.org

Bullying in any form is unacceptable behavior and does not reflect our Catholic faith.

Pancake Man & Terri Penke

“The Pancake Man”is coming to the parish

Saturday, November 14 from 8 to 11:30 a.m.

in the Social Level of the church.

In addition to the meal, there will be

a raffle and silent auction.

Join family and friends of Terri Penke to help raise money to offset medical bills.

Terri was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in January 2006 which she beat with the support of her family and stem cell transplants at UNMC.

This year a secod cancer of the bone marrow and blood developed. Never complaining and still concerned about everyone else in her life, she died on September 26 at the age of 55.

Cost: $6 for Adults; $4.50 for children;

free for children under 5 years.

One hundred percent of the money raised

will go to Terri’s family for medical bills.

Turkey Bingo

The St. Columbkille Home & School Association will be hosting Turkey Bingo in the Social Level on Friday, November 13. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo calling starts at 7 p.m.

We will have great food and fun for the entire family! Bring your friends! We will have dinner, 6 games of bingo and great prizes. Prices include dinner, snacks, drinks and bingo.

$30/family, adults $6 and children $4.

We hope to see you there!